Hate It? Do It First – The Key to Building Better Habits

Hate It? Do It First – The Key to Building Better Habits

We’re all creatures of habit and inherently find it difficult to make change, especially to our daily habits.  However, there is a key to building better habits. I’m guessing that you’ve often convinced yourself that changing or creating better habits just isn’t your thing. You’ve probably tried.  Maybe more than ..Continue Reading

Why a habit tracker is your secret weapon

Why a habit tracker is your secret weapon

I want your new habit tracker to be your secret weapon for success.  Simple. When it comes to habits, let’s get one thing clear: motivation isn’t the problem. Neither is willpower. The real challenge in creating lasting change — whether it’s eating healthier, moving your body more, or ditching an ..Continue Reading

Habit timeline:  how long until it’s second nature?

Habit timeline: how long until it’s second nature?

Is there a habit timeline?  I mean, how long does it take to create a habit that’s so ingrained you no longer need to think about it? How long until it’s easy? I’ve seen the numbers floating around:  21 days, 28 days, 66 days, all the way up to 254 ..Continue Reading

From Juggling Balls to Daily Habits: A Unique Perspective

From Juggling Balls to Daily Habits: A Unique Perspective

Consistent daily habits are the best way to learn any new skill. Recently I had an urge to learn to juggle balls.  No, I’m not running away with the circus. But, I’ve always been fascinated with watching three or more balls, plates, fire sticks, whatever….  rotate effortlessly through the air ..Continue Reading

discover the 3 hidden steps behind your daily habits

discover the 3 hidden steps behind your daily habits

When I discovered the 3 hidden steps behind my daily habits, I was surprised. I thought a habit was a habit. A repetitive action that was helpful that made me feel positive, or resulted in feelings of regret, guilt, remorse. I didn’t know how to change the negative resulting habits, ..Continue Reading

Two effective techniques to combat food cravings

Two effective techniques to combat food cravings

You can learn to combat food cravings with these two effective techniques. It can be done. It’s not lack of willpower or determination, or a weakness on your part that sees you repeating the same unwanted behaviour again and again.  Because, most cravings are nothing more than habits, actions which ..Continue Reading

Willpower alone won’t work.  Here’s why

Willpower alone won’t work. Here’s why

Relying on willpower alone won’t work. How many times have you decided to change a habit or do something new?  Like, losing a few kilos, getting fit, saving money for a holiday.  Or even something as simple as keeping your wardrobe consistently tidy. As time goes by (even by the ..Continue Reading

How habits become automatic actions

How habits become automatic actions

How do habits become automatic actions?  You know, those automatic actions that you sometimes do without conscious thought. Everyone needs to know this.  Because, if you’re wanting to change a habit or create a brand new one, then this information is key. Without this little snippet of info, you may ..Continue Reading

The number one reason behind self sabotage

The number one reason behind self sabotage

Are you guilty of serial self sabotage? You decide to do something, something fabulous, and then talk yourself out of it.  Or, maybe you’ve tried sticking to a plan and fall off the wagon after a couple of days.  Excuse after excuse and you don’t follow through. Is this your ..Continue Reading

The surprising reason your brain forms habits

The surprising reason your brain forms habits

The main reason your brain forms habits was a surprise to me.  I thought the reason would be a neurological masterstroke of evolution.  Complicated and difficult to understand. It’s surprisingly simple. Your brain forms habits because it’s lazy. Well, not yours specifically.  Everyone’s brain is wired that way. I’ve been ..Continue Reading